Toy Baking Sets
WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), BRIO(r) Corp., of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of
BRIO AB of Sweden, is recalling 6,450 baking set toys. The sets include
a hand mixer with a knob that can break off, posing a choking hazard to
young children.

CPSC and BRIO have not received any reports of incidents. This recall
is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

The yellow, blue and red hand mixers are 5.5 inches long, and are sold
along with toy utensils, rolling pin, mixing bowl, and baking molds.

The BRIO Small Baking Set and BRIO Baking Set are labeled for children
ages 2 years and older and are packaged in a clear-plastic tote. Inside
of the tote, a label reads, "PARENTS: ENSURE THE ITEMS ARE WASHED
THOROUGHLY BEFORE USE." The recalled baking sets have a model number of
either 31798 or 31795.

Specialty stores, Internet retailers, and mail order catalogs sold the
toys nationwide from March 1999 through April 2001 for $15 to $25.
Consumers should take the hand mixer away from children immediately and
call BRIO toll-free at (888) 274-6869 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT
Monday through Friday, for a refund or replacement item.

Consumers also
can send the mixer to BRIO Corp., SAFETY RECALL, N120 W18485 Freistadt
Road, Germantown, WI 53022, for a refund or replacement. For more
information, consumers can log on to the company website at Brio Toys.

To see a picture of the recalled product(s) visit the CPSC's web site.